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Because this rifle will be used for hunting I will have to carry it for great distances so weight is going to be a concern. Although most shots while hunting in my area are within 100 yards I would like to be able to accurately shoot out to 300 yds at the range. Summary:Looking For New Hunting RifleHunting Large Game (Moose, Deer)Budget 1,000 dollars All InclusiveNeeds to be Light WeightAccurate to 300+ ydsNeed Suggestions, Caliber, Brand etc...
Tikka T3 Lite Bolt ActionThis is currently on the top of my list. Possibly with a Zeiss Scope and Tally Mounts.Any opinions on this gun?
Others will chime in with more hunting experience than me, but if i was in the same spot right now, I'd buy a Savage model 16 in 300 win mag (approx $700) and a Vortex Viper 3x9 (approx 300)...I have the Savage 16 in 308, really like it. I have a Nikon Monarch 4-12 with the BDC reticle that i haven't mounted yet. But i'm blind as a bat and need a little extra power.Big fan of the Vortex glass tho. I have the Viper HD 65 mm spotter and it's superb.
So, Bobby...being the calculating trained warrior NCO that you are. Take the appropriate action, Execute!
your standard grunt level CQB is just putting rounds and rounds on scary stuff till it stops scaring you!
Congrats on getting selected to go on the hunt. 15 years is a long time to wait, so good luck. The Tikka is nice, it IS light, so it'll be easy to pack in, around, and out on your hunt. But due to it being light there will be "considerable" recoil if you go with a bigger caliber, such as 7mm Mag or 300 WM, 300 WSM. I've seen people shoot them, and after a couple shots, they are flinching bad due to recoil, but that's probably also just them.As for budget, I'm sure you can find a Remington 700 in 30-06, 7mmMag, 300 WM that includes a scope for sale that will keep you under budget. For scopes, Nikon is a good scope for little money, and for 100-300 yards it would be a good choice. Again the rifle and scope are really dependent on what you can find in your area. Have you checked any of the online places or gun shows to see if you can find a scope or rifle that is lightly used? You might be able to get both plus some extra's for under your budget. Or even some for sale in your surrounding area? I don't think most people wouldn't allow you to test fire a rifle they are trying to sell if you provide the ammo.Quote from: Dawg25385 on June 25, 2015, 10:59:06 AMOthers will chime in with more hunting experience than me, but if i was in the same spot right now, I'd buy a Savage model 16 in 300 win mag (approx $700) and a Vortex Viper 3x9 (approx 300)...I have the Savage 16 in 308, really like it. I have a Nikon Monarch 4-12 with the BDC reticle that i haven't mounted yet. But i'm blind as a bat and need a little extra power.Big fan of the Vortex glass tho. I have the Viper HD 65 mm spotter and it's superb.This is a great suggestion.
OK,Was thinking about thisOne time offerMy 1982 Remington 700BDL in .300WM with a german (bought it in Germany) Yager 4X12 scope with 56mm front lens and low light reticle for $1000OrMy Remington 1982 700BDL .264WM with the same scope, same priceOr both for $2000, well, $1999.99 (I'll discount for quantity purchase!)
I have also heard that the lighter weight guns can pack quite a punch. It seems with the new composite stocks this is a problem. Do you think the Remington 700 is a good gun for the money? The only one I have ever shot had the extra long HEAVY barrel that was set up for long range shooting, definitely not a good bush gun. You bring up a good point that a used gun may be a better option with my limited budget. I will have to start looking at used firearms in my area.
How could I not get them both with that discount! That is a great looking gun and sounds like a good deal. I do like the older guns.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
I am currently looking at the Vortex Viper 3.5x10x50 which I have found costs around 400 dollars. I like the idea of the zoom at 3.5 for close shots in the woods. Many start at 6.5 zoom, are these made for the range?
My 1982 Remington 700BDL in .300WM
Quote from: Flyin6 on June 25, 2015, 11:46:43 AMMy 1982 Remington 700BDL in .300WM Weren't you going to do some upgrading on said beasty?
Thought about it.But realistically, I'm likely never to need a 1000+ yard gun. Not for me with my circumstances.Kit out the M1A for the best 800 meter shooting then score one of the 716 Sigs with an ACOG and call er' done.
Quote from: BobbyB on June 29, 2015, 04:29:28 PMQuote from: Flyin6 on June 25, 2015, 11:46:43 AMMy 1982 Remington 700BDL in .300WM Weren't you going to do some upgrading on said beasty?Thought about it.But realistically, I'm likely never to need a 1000+ yard gun. Not for me with my circumstances.Kit out the M1A for the best 800 meter shooting then score one of the 716 Sigs with an ACOG and call er' done.
Hmm, like you don't "need" a 900hp cummins powered completely anal retentively rebuilt 30 year old dodge either. Its nice to know that you could, if you wanted to.....
I think I have decided on the following:Tikka T3 Lite. (7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag (still undecided)) :-\Vortex Viper 3x9-40mm 1 inch tubeI started looking at mounts and found this Rail. https://tikkaperformance.com/Tikka-T3-Performance-Series-Picatinny-RailI am not totally convinced I need a rail but what could it hurt, right? I like this rail with the Leupold PRW rings. (low)I am a little worried my scope will be set too high off the gun with this set up causing my cheek to not be resting on the stock while shooting.